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The End the Wait Now! Campaign depends on the voices, stories, and action of many people with developmental disabilities, their families, advocates, civil rights activists, professionals, friends, and neighbors. Essentially anyone who believes that Maryland must address the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List where over 17,000 people with developmental disabilities and their families are stuck waiting for services.

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Join the End the Wait Now! Campaign
Click the link below to receive information and Action Alerts

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There are many different ways to get involved. You can contribute as little, or as much, time and effort as you are able. Consider the following:

Call, write, or email the Governor and your legislators.  

To learn how and when to do this, email us

To find out who your state legislators are or to contact them: http://mlis.state.md.us

  • Act on ACTION ALERTS
    • Contact us to receive Action Alerts by e-mail
    • Check back on this website periodically. Alerts will be posted on the Home page.

  • Join others in your area involved in End the Wait Now! Campaign activities.
    Email the statewide campaign coordinator for more information and to find out how you can connect with others in your area. See the Join the Campaign form Requires Acrobat Reader for more details.

  • Share your story if you or your family member is on the DDA Waiting List.
    Personal stories and pictures are a terrific way to help others better understand why people with disabilities and their families need help and why the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List must be funded. Stories, pictures and videos that are submitted will be posted on this website and shared with a wide audience. 

    • Write a one page story about your situation; include a picture. Contact us for guidance and to submit your story.
    • Make a brief video (Like you see on YouTube)
      It may be easier than you think! All you need is a digital movie camera and a computer. Join other people with developmental disabilities and families who are using this new technology to reach a large and diverse audience.

  • Sign a petition urging the Governor and state legislators to fund DD Community Services.

    • Add your name to the Petition.
    • Print the Petition Requires Acrobat Reader and gather signatures.
      Return to:
      The Arc of Maryland
      49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 205
      Annapolis, Maryland 21401